How long for computerized quilting?
#11
I just did this last November. I pay $25.00 per hour, and also had to take "lessons" (quite a bit more than you paid).
Here is a picture of my first quilt. It took just over 2 hours (on a Gammill). It's 65 x 75. I hope you can see the circles that was computerized quilted. My second quilt was a 114 x 129 and it took 5 1/2 hours, just to give you an idea.
I love love doing my own Long Arm, and highly recommend it for anyone who is remotely interested. You will be hooked.
BTW, I asked for "hours" on the machine for Christmas, and received 8 hours! I can't wait to go back!!
Forgot to mention, the "kit" I had to purchase is the zipper and pins so that I can prepare the quilt at home that will be attached to the long arm, so I don't have to use "hours" on the machine, there, to do it.
Hope this helps.
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Here is a picture of my first quilt. It took just over 2 hours (on a Gammill). It's 65 x 75. I hope you can see the circles that was computerized quilted. My second quilt was a 114 x 129 and it took 5 1/2 hours, just to give you an idea.
I love love doing my own Long Arm, and highly recommend it for anyone who is remotely interested. You will be hooked.
BTW, I asked for "hours" on the machine for Christmas, and received 8 hours! I can't wait to go back!!
Forgot to mention, the "kit" I had to purchase is the zipper and pins so that I can prepare the quilt at home that will be attached to the long arm, so I don't have to use "hours" on the machine, there, to do it.
Hope this helps.
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#12
I'm really surprised that the rental shop doesn't have red snappers or leader grips already installed. It -almost- seems like a cash grab to force you to buy some other system that takes you longer to install... The leader grips (or Red Snappers) take no time at all, and are a one time install for them,.... just like a velcro or zipper system.
Both the LG and RS systems loosen up with time. The video from manquilter (Matt Sparrow) shows how to "Snap" them in a way that is a lot easier on my hands. http://manquilter.com/
Alikat, your side leaders sound similar to the ones that Sharon Schamber uses.
Both the LG and RS systems loosen up with time. The video from manquilter (Matt Sparrow) shows how to "Snap" them in a way that is a lot easier on my hands. http://manquilter.com/
Alikat, your side leaders sound similar to the ones that Sharon Schamber uses.
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I do computer quilting here at home on my longarm, use redsnappers to load my tops, love them. It really depends on the size of my top to the design I am using to quilt. I have done one in a couple of hours and I also have had them take many hours. Taking their class will help you get an idea of the time involved setting up your design and stiching it out. Have fun!!!!!
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